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This article will show you how to clear Microsoft calculator using a keyboard shortcut. Hit the delete key to clear Microsoft calculator without having to use your mouse.

Steps

1

Use the Delete key to delete the last entry leaving the rest of the calculation in tact and ready for a new entry as part of the calculation instead. Hit the delete key instead of using the mouse to click the clear button each time to save time.

2

Use the Escape to completely clear the log that completely clears the calculator's full entry and remainder entries from the calculation so that a new string can begin the next time you start entering data.

3

Fix some of your quick typing mistakes. Use the backspace key to take out just one number to the left of the last number you are about to type.

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Updated: May 11, 2018

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Roger Boggess

Jul 4, 2017

"Had not really used the computer keyboard to control Windows calculator before, I had always used the mouse. Started using the keyboard, but did not know exactly how to clear the calculator. Googled it, hit your link and you had very clear and excellent instructions."..." more